May 11th, 1994
The Cell 63 Benefit Show, held on May 11th, 1994, in association with the Valley College Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Coalition, took place at Monarch Hall at Valley College. All proceeds from the event were donated to AIDS for AIDS, supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. The show featured performances by Naked Aggression, Antioch Arrow, Kittens for Christians, The Dave Stone Solo Trio, and U.X.A..
A poignant quote on the bottom of the flyer reads:
"They gave me a medal for killing two men, and a discharge for loving one."
This inscription, from the tombstone of gay Vietnam veteran Leonard Matlovich, underscores the event's advocacy for equality and the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights with larger societal issues, reflecting Cell 63’s continued commitment to both music and activism.
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Antioch Arrow from San Diego is regarded as a highly influential band of the early 1990s, their experimental sound and chaotic energy played a key role in shaping the “emo” genre that would rise to prominence in the late '90s and early 2000s. In 1993, Nathan's Amalgamated Records released Genes of Masochism, an album that captured the band's raw intensity and was recorded at the legendary Beastie Boys' studio.
U.X.A. was an American punk band formed in San Francisco, California in 1978. They reformed in the early '90s and continued to influence the genre with their raw energy and rebellious spirit. U.X.A. shared the stage with iconic bands like Black Flag and Bad Brains, solidifying their place in punk history. Their raw, politically charged performances made them a staple in the underground music scene.